- Condition
- CE 3.2: Roof Leaks
- Article Type
- Common Element
- Article Number
- 3.2
- Performance
Roofs shall allow no water penetration.
- Warranty
One -Year – Ontario Building Code Violations. Two -Year – Building Envelope Water Penetration. * Water leakage resulting from improper maintenance or an act of God is excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Defects allowing water penetration through the roof shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 5.3: Leaks Due To Snow Or Rain Driven Into The Attic Through Louvres Or Vents
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 5.3
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Attic vents shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code, and prevent the entry of rain, snow and insects.
- Warranty
One-Year - Ontario Building Code Violations. Two-Year - Building Envelope Water Penetration. · Water penetration resulting from improper maintenance or an act of God is excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Defective material or improper vent installation resulting in water penetration shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 5.4 : Roof or Flashing Leaks
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 5.4
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Roofs and their flashings at intersections shall prevent water penetration and shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code.
- Warranty
One-Year - Ontario Building Code Violations. Two-Year - Building Envelope Water Penetration. · Water leakage resulting from improper maintenance or an act of God is excluded from the statutory warranty. Secondary damage to property or any personal injury resulting from the water penetration is also excluded from the statutory warranty. Water penetration may occur during extreme weather conditions.
- Action
Defects allowing water penetration through the roof or any associated flashings shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 5.17: Water is Trapped Under Roofing Membrane
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 5.17
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Water shall not become trapped under built-up or single-ply roofing membranes.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. Two-Year - Building Envelope Water Penetration
- Action
Roofing not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 5.18: Asphalt Roll Roofing Is Blistered But Does Not Admit Water
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 5.18
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Roll roofing may blister under normal weather conditions. Blisters that result in water penetration are not acceptable.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
Roofing not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 5.19: Standing Water On a Flat Roof
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 5.19
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
- Flat roofs shall be installed to drain water. Standing water on roofs designed for water retention is acceptable.
- Warranty
- One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
- Roofs not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 5.20: Eavestroughs or Downspouts Leak
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 5.20
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Eavestroughs and downspouts shall not leak at joints.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
Eavestroughs and downspouts not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 5.21: Eavestroughs Overflow During Normal Rain
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 5.21
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Eavestroughs shall be installed in accordance with municipal requirements (where applicable) with a slope to downspouts or drains. Eavestroughs may overflow during a rain as a result of converging water flows.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from normal wear and tear or an act of God is excluded from the statutory warranty.
- Action
Eavestroughs not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired. Overflow resulting from inadequate slope or non-conformance with municipal requirements is subject to the statutory warranty.
- Condition
- FH 5.22: Eavestroughs or Downspouts Not Performing Properly
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 5.22
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Where provided, eavestroughs and downspouts shall collect water from the roof and drain it to grade. Where downspouts are not connected to a sewer, extensions shall be provided to carry rainwater away from the building in a manner that will prevent soil erosion.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials
- Action
Eavestroughs and downspouts not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 5.23: Eavestroughs Don't Drain Completely
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 5.23
- Warranty Year(s)
- One Year
- Performance
Eavestroughs shall generally slope to drains.
- Warranty
One-Year - Work and Materials. · Damage resulting from improper maintenance is not covered by the statutory warranty.
- Action
Eavestroughs not meeting the acceptable condition shall be repaired.
- Condition
- FH 5.24: Skylight Leaks
- Article Type
- Freehold
- Article Number
- 5.24
- Warranty Year(s)
- Two Year
- Performance
Skylights shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and shall not allow water penetration.
- Warranty
Two-Year - Building Envelope Water Penetration. · Damage resulting from dampness or condensation due to failure by the homeowner to maintain adequate ventilation is not covered by the statutory warranty.
- Action
Skylights not meeting the acceptable performance shall be repaired.
Water penetration includes entry into occupied spaces and into concealed areas of the assembly or attic intended by the design to remain dry. Roofs include all components of the roof: shingles, membranes, flashings, drainage systems etc. The owner/Condominium Corporation should take immediate steps to prevent damage to their property and report any losses to their home insurance provider.
During high wind pressures, precipitation may be driven into roof vents. This condition is warranted only where there is a demonstrated defect in work or material supplied by the builder.
Ice dams can cause water leakage during the winter. This condition is warranted only if the ice dam results from a demonstrated defect in work or material supplied by the builder. The homeowner must take immediate steps to prevent damage to their property and report any losses to their home insurance provider. See Also: 5.3 LEAKS DUE TO SNOW OR RAIN DRIVEN INTO THE ATTIC THROUGH LOUVRES OR VENTS 13.2 ROOF FLASHING LEAKS AT CHIMNEY
None
Surface blistering of roll roofing may be caused by solar heating and humidity.
Water hitting and dripping off the outside of eavestroughs and downspouts should not be mistaken for leakage. Seasonal conditions may affect the timing of repairs.
The homeowner shall keep eavestroughs and downspouts free from environmental debris or physical damage that could cause blockage or restrict water flow.
Normal home maintenance includes keeping the eavestroughs and downspouts free of debris that can clog the system. Extensions may include splash pads set on the ground. See Also: 5.23 EAVESTROUGHS DON’T DRAIN COMPLETELY
Some minimal amount of standing water is normal. Normal home maintenance includes keeping the eavestroughs and downspouts free of debris that can clog the system. See Also: 5.22 EAVESTROUGHS OR DOWNSPOUTS NOT PERFORMING PROPERLY
Condensation on the interior surfaces of a skylight may occur if indoor relative humidity is high. Condensation is not considered indicative of a defective condition. To test for water penetration, see Appendix A5 “How to Conduct a Water Test”. See Also: 5.4 ROOF OR FLASHING LEAKS